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E-EQ-MX5PCOGWW-G-ARC MX5 User’s Guide
Install Pistol Grip Handle (Optional)
The MX5 can be purchased with a customer-installable pistol grip handle. The handle enables the
user of the MX5 to hold the unit while pointing and activating the scanner with one hand. Pressing
the trigger activates the scanner and functions the same as the Scan key on the keypad. With the
handle installed the Scan key on the keypad remains active. The trigger duplicates the operation.
The handle is built of a durable and flexible plastic that will not detach from the MX5 if the unit is
dropped.
The trigger handle is a mechanical device. Battery or external A/C power is not required for
operation of the trigger handle. The trigger handle does not need to be removed when replacing
the Main Battery pack.
Either the trigger handle is attached to the MX5 or the handstrap is attached, not both.
Figure 12 Trigger Handle Attach Points
Handle Installation
1. Place the MX5, with the screen facing down, on a flat stable surface.
2. Slip the L-shaped plastic hooks, at the top of the handle, into the slots on each side of the
back of the MX5 and slide the handle downward until the screw holes are visible.
3. Attach the pistol grip handle to the MX5 (as shown above) with the set of three screws and
washers provided.
4. Test the handle's connection making sure the MX5 is securely connected.
Periodically check the pistol grip handle for wear and the connection for tightness. If the handle
gets worn or damaged, it must be replaced.
